Vegas Monorail question

[chump]

Does anyone have local info on prices on the new monorail?

I've checked out lvmonorail.com but they don't have prices up.

I've heard its $3 one way, but I saw 1 day passes and 3 day passes on there.

Does anyone know how much that would be?

We're going in a couple weeks and some of us don't want to rent a car and this could be a better option.

Thanks

 

[acehistr8]

To my knowledge it isnt even open yet? I know cars are running on the tracks but if I remember right its testing only, going live in March.

 

[chump]

I read that it opens January 20, I hope that I'm right...

 

[acehistr8]

Hmmm OK yeah you may be right. I asked one of their PR guys when I was there in October he said the target was going live in March, but cool for them if they are early - its about time and would be good for SuperBowl traffic.

The lastest news on their site though says March 1, but its a month old or so:

December 12, 2003

Las Vegas Monorail $23 million under budget

LAS VEGAS ? Developers of the Las Vegas Monorail announced Thursday that the $650 million futuristic transit system running along the Las Vegas Strip should be completed $23 million under budget and on schedule to begin revenue service by March 1, 2004.

 

[shamrock]

23 million under budget, that's outstanding the city & the contractor should be commended. Wish we've hired them here in Massachusetts for the "BIG DIG" which is several billion OVER BUDGET AND STILL GOING.